Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If sinA = x, then x is equal to

A) √(1 - cos2A) B) √(1 - sin2A)
C) √(1 + cos2A) D) √(1 + sin2A)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) √(1 - cos2A)

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The mean of 100 observations was calculated as 40. It was found later on that one of the observations was misread as 83 instead of 53. The correct mean is:

A) 39 B) 39.7
C) 40.3 D) 42.7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 39.7

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In a committee there are 15 members. If two members whose ages are 45 years and 55 years are replaced by the two new members, then average age of 15 members is increased by 2 years. What is the average age (in years) of the new members?

A) 59 B) 61
C) 65 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 65

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A man covers a total distance of 100 km on bicycle. For the first 2 hours, the speed was 20 km/hr and for the rest of the journey, it came down to 10 km/hr. The average speed will be

A) 12.5 km/hr B) 13 km/hr
C) 15.5 km/hr D) 20 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5 km/hr

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A dealer is selling an article at a discount of 5% on the Marked price. If the Marked price is 12% above the cost price and the article was sold for Rs. 532 then the cost price is (in Rs.)

A) 500 B) 525
C) 505 D) 520
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 500

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Q:

Selling price of an article is Rs 494 and discount of 5% is offered. What is the marked price (in Rs)?

A) 524.5 B) 587
C) 520 D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 520

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What is the equation of the line passing through the point (-1,3) and having x-intercept of 4 units?

A) 3x - 5y = 12 B) 3x + 5y = 12
C) 3x + 5y = -12 D) 3x - 5y = -12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3x + 5y = 12

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Teacher B) Justice
C) Lawyer D) Chef
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Justice

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